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The Big Read. The world’s fastest-growing cities are not where you think

The continent’s urban centres are set to expand by 19mn people annually, or by nearly two Londons a year. But urbanisation is not following a...

yesterday 20

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African Economy

The FT View. Setting up an African rating agency is the easy part

Governments should devote more effort to improving the investment climate itself

09.10.2026 100

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African Economy

The FT View. Dangote IPO is a test for African capitalism

Landmark flotation could reshape how the continent invests in industry

20.09.2026 30

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African Economy

Don’t blame colonialism for Africa’s trade woes

The continent’s growth is being hemmed in by blocked trade arteries, not arbitrary borders drawn in Berlin in 1885

20.07.2026 40

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African Economy

Lessons for countries on the edge

Africa’s demographics are favourable, but leaders must prepare for future shocks

29.04.2026 70

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African economy